45 ACP Ammo
If you're looking to train at the range or just do some plinking - we suggest 45 ACP ammo loaded with a full metal jacket bullet. These rounds are economical and generally very reliable for extended shooting sessions.
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45 ACP Ammo for Home & Self-Defense
Need something to defend your family or use with your concealed carry pistol? You'll likely want to consider something with an expanding bullet - like a jacketed hollow point specifically designed to neutralize a threat.
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45 ACP Ammo
.45 ACP ammunition is the most well-known of John Browning's series of pistol cartridge designs, and for good reason. Used in a variety of iconic firearms including the M1911, Thompson SMG, and Glock 21, this cartridge delivers strong performance for self-defense purposes. Its recoil, though stout, is typically described as a heavy "push" than a "snap." These days, you'll find reliable training and defensive rounds for sale from the top manufacturers in the ammo world, like PMC, Federal, Winchester and more.
The classic "ball" .45 ACP load fires a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet at around 850 feet per second; jacketed hollow points (JHPs) often feature a lighter 185 grain bullet fired at velocities approaching 1,000 feet per second. This produces better expansion while still making full use of the .45's high caliber.
Handguns chambered in .45 ACP are popular for suppressed use as the .45 is inherently subsonic; even more powerful loads will not produce the sonic "crack" that high-velocity cartridges typically do.
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Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 185 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 23964GD Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 604544647273 Cost Per Round $1.74 per round Speer Gold Dot ammunition is the defensive load of choice for many concealed carriers and police departments due to its effective performance and reasonable cost. Gold Dot bullets are optimized for every caliber and bullet weight to produce the best possible results. This .45 ACP version comes in boxes of 20.
Each cartridge in this box propels a 185 grain bonded-core hollow point bullet at 1,050 feet per second. This combination of a relatively light bullet traveling a high velocity helps produce strong expansion while taking full advantage of the high caliber of the .45 Auto platform.
Gold Dot ammo is loaded in Lewiston, Idaho using nickel-plated brass cases and non-corrosive primers.
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Federal 45 ACP 230 Grain HST JHP - 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU P45HST2S Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465063948 Cost Per Round $1.74 per round If you have a handgun that takes .45 ACP ammunition, order this 20-round box from Federal Premium Ammunition and you’ll have smooth, reliable performance that is accurate and effective. These cartridges are loaded with 230-grain jacketed hollow point ammo that uses Federal’s HST design, which is a top choice for law enforcement agencies across the country.
The bullets in these 45 Auto cartridges come out of the muzzle with a velocity of 890 feet per second and an energy of 404 foot pounds. Thanks to the hollow point at the front, the bullet will expand properly, helping you stop a wide range of threats to your home and family. The specially-design bullet won’t plug while passing through barriers, ensuring consistent expansion with reliable penetration.
Federal Premium has a wide range of ammunition options for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. While they are a favorite choice for outdoor enthusiasts, they also have excellent products for home protection.
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G2 RIP 45 ACP 162 Grain RIP HP - 20 Rounds
$50.00Product Type Ammo Manufacturer G2 Research Condition New Bullet Weight 162 Grain Bullet Type Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 95453 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 863552000023 Cost Per Round $2.5 per round If you are serious about home defense, load your weapon with the right cartridges. With this box, you’ll have 20 rounds of .45 ACP cartridges. They are loaded with 162-grain hollow point bullets that are designed for maximum effectiveness at the target, helping you defend yourself and your family with outstanding ballistic performance. The bullets are solid copper with no lead.
You can count on these cartridges to give you outstanding performance from the weapon to the target. They have a muzzle velocity of 960 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 331 foot-pounds. This makes the bullet a powerful option for personal protection and allows the hollow point bullet to expand as needed.
G2 is an ammunition company dedicated to innovative personal protection products. They have a full selection of cartridges for handguns, shotguns, and rifles, as well as an outstanding reputation for terminal ballistics, making them a popular choice for self defense.
